Former United States President Joe Biden has expressed his gratitude for the outpouring of goodwill following the announcement of his cancer diagnosis.
In a post on the online platform X on Monday, the 82-year-old wrote, “Cancer touches us all.” He reflected on the strength he and his wife, Jill, have found during difficult times, noting that their experience mirrors that of many others facing similar challenges. “Thank you for lifting us with love and support,” Biden continued.
Alongside his message, he shared a photo of himself smiling at the camera while seated beside his wife, who held a cat in her arms.
Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis became public knowledge on Sunday. His office confirmed that it is an aggressive and advanced form of the disease that has spread to his bones but emphasized that the condition can be managed.
Following the announcement, former President Donald Trump, Biden’s predecessor and successor, joined others in wishing him a speedy recovery.
Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, also shared their support. Obama posted on X, “I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace.” He added, “We pray for a fast and full recovery.”
Obama, who served as U.S. president from 2009 to 2017 with Biden as his vice president, also praised Biden’s dedication to advancing cancer research.
In his post, Obama wrote, “Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe.” As vice president, Biden spearheaded the “cancer moonshot,” a government-wide research program launched in 2016 aimed at accelerating progress in cancer treatment and prevention.
This is not the first time cancer has deeply affected Biden’s family. In 2015, his eldest son, Beau, died of a brain tumor at the age of 46.
Biden has frequently spoken about this loss in public speeches, underscoring the personal motivation behind his commitment to fighting the disease.
